Mauritius baby dies from intestinal tear
A one-month-old infant died after suffering a laceration to the intestine, according to an autopsy.
A one-month-old baby died in Roche-Bois on Sunday night after suffering a fatal intestinal tear. Police found the infant unresponsive at the family home around 11 p.m. A post-mortem examination conducted by Dr. Gungadin confirmed the cause of death.
A 27-year-old man was arrested by the regional CID on Monday in connection with the death. He told investigators that the baby died while he was massaging its stomach. He is due to appear in court on Tuesday, November 3, facing a provisional charge of involuntary manslaughter by negligence.
Police are expected to oppose bail for the arrested man. The CID of the region is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the infant's death.
Why it mattersA one-month-old baby has died from an intestinal tear, and a 27-year-old man faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter.